Yard and the Washhouse

"The Yard and Washhouse" by Carl Larsson, painted in 1917, depicts a serene winter scene in a rural homestead. The painting captures the stillness of a snow-covered yard, with a child in the foreground bundled up in winter clothing, joyfully pushing a sled through the deep snow. The child’s back is turned to the viewer, inviting us to share in the exploration of the wintry landscape. In the background, two red wooden buildings stand out against the pale, snowy backdrop, one of which is the washhouse, with smoke gently rising from the chimney, hinting at the warmth inside